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Gotukola capsules of Planet Ayurveda are prepared by using pure extract of Gotukola (Centella asiatica).

Gotukola (Centella asiatica) is an herbaceous plant that is traditionally used in Ayurveda for centuries for healthy memory as well as for other health purposes. This Perennial Plant is popularly known as Mandukaparni, in Sanskrit language. The Plant grows in tropical swampy areas. The stems of this plant are slender and are green to reddish green in color. The leaves of this plant are about 2 cm in length and are borne on Pericladial petioles. The leaf extract of this plant is used to make these capsules. Gotukola contains various alkaloids, sterols, tannins, triterpenes and glycosides in it. Recently, three new compounds were also isolated from the aerial parts of this herbaceous plant which include centellin, asiaticin and centellicin.

Pack size - Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.

Dosage - 1-2 capsules, two times a day, after meals, with plain water.

Ayurveda and General health

The word Ayurveda originates from two Indian words: Ayur, which means life, and Veda, which means knowledge or science. In a broad sense, the word Ayurveda means knowledge concerning the maintenance of life. It is one of an oldest healthcare system that helps to maintain the overall health of the body in a natural way.

There are three doshas in Ayurveda which are considered as the basic energies of our body. The three doshas, known as Tridoshas, are Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha. These doshas represent our genetic blueprint and fashion how we respond to our environment, psychologically as well as physically. The constitutional type, Vata dosha is a combination of Air and space. Pitta dosha is the combination of Fire and Water while the Kapha dosha comprises Water and Earth. All these elements are the foundation of our life. Ayurveda helps to balance all these three doshas of the body to support healthy body.

Gotukola in Ayurveda, classified as a Rasayana, due to its ability to maintain a healthy mind and body.

Ayurvedic energetics of Gotukola

Rasa (taste) - Tikta (bitter)

Guna (qualities) - Laghu (Light to digest)

Vipaka (taste after digestion) - Madhura (sweet)

Veerya (Potency) - Sheeta (cold)

Effect on doshas - Balances Kapha and Pitta

Prabhava (special effect) - Medhya (Improves intelligence)

Gotukola is regarded as perhaps the most spiritual of all herbs, in India. Growing in some areas of the Himalayas, Gotukola is even used by yogis to improve the meditation. Gotukola is said to develop the energy center at the top of our head, known as the crown chakra.

Mental illness

Mental illness is a disorder that causes mild to severe disturbances in the person's behavior or thought, which in turn makes a person unable to cope with the ordinary demands and routines of the life. Most of the people believe that mental health problems are rare and happens to someone else but, mental disorders are as common and widespread as other health problems.
Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders are some of the common mental disorders. Mental health problems may also be related to the stress due to a particular situation. Mental illnesses may also be caused by a reaction to genetic factors, environmental stresses, biochemical imbalances, or a combination of these. With proper care and treatment a person can learn to cope or recover from a mental illness. Mental illnesses are often physical as well as emotional and psychological, such as with cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Changes in mood, personality, personal habits and difficulty in concentrating are some of the common symptoms of this mental disease.

Advantage of Planet Ayurveda's Gotukola capsules over other brands

The Planet Ayurveda's Gotukola capsules contain 500 mg standardized extract of Centella asiatica herb. Planet Ayurveda does not use the hard gelatin capsules. Hard gelatin capsule shells are prepared from animal or chemical source. We use only pure vegetarian capsule shells that are made from plant sources.

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